Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.8% cheaper than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $71,383 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Columbia
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, OH vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Shaker Heights, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower